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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
SANTA BARBARA'S BOOM.
The ExcursiOnists who go SOuti
TO Celebrate this Afternoon.

The city of Santa Barbara, through
it's Councilmen, propose to celebrate
the completion of the railroad to that
point in a style commensurate with
the importance of the occasion, and
have invited number of prominent
San Franciscans to attend. They are
to be the guests of the City Fathers,
and the following named gentlemen
have already accepted the invitation :
Mayor Pond; Captain Merry, Presi-
dent of the Chamber OF Commerce !;
George H. Sanderson, President OF
the Board of Trade; DIR. Hardness,
President of the Academy OF Science; !;
Frank Dalton, President CT the Pro-
duce Exchange; A. r. Briggs, Presi-
dent of the immigration Society; j..
Il. Davis, President of the Society OF
Pioneers; w. II. Garratt, President OF
the Manufacturers Association; W.
w. Morrow, j. b. Stetson, Fred L..
Castle, d. j. Staples, John f. Cutting,
T.. b. Mccoy, of the Christian Asso-
citation, and DIR. William Boericke.
The city OF Santa Barbara has ar
ranged for their transportation.
The excursion train, consisting OF
six pullman sleepers, a Denison din
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
OLD ANAHEIM.
Getting On Her New Habili-
mentS.

On Thursday last Mr.. J.. c. Pelton,
Jr., the architect of Los Angeles, paid
Anaheim visit to confer with the
new hotel people as to plans for the
proposed bdilding. On Friday Mr..
Newsome visited the old colony and
on a similar mission. Both gentlemen
laid before the projectors some of the
plans of their many fine hostelries
recently erected in the sunny South,
and from these the committee will
doubtless be able to arrive at good
idea OF what they may want.
1t is the earnest desire of
the people interested in the hotel
to get the work in hand as soon as it
can be done, and to press the enter
prise to completion with all possible
dispatch. By the end of October the
big caravansary will be ready for the
reception OF guests. The grounds
that will surround it, being portion
of the place now occupied by Mr..
Luedke, will present scene of really
tropical luxuriance, Palms of mag
nificent growth, rare flowers and choice
shrubbery adorn every foot of the
spot.
There seems to be but little room
for doubt that the Los Angeles syndi-
cate which own over seventy acres of
fine property in the very heart of the
city will put up hotel on their prop
erty so as to create business in that
vicinity. Two hotels will pay in spot
so attractive and SO opulent in re-
sources as the "Mother Colony" is.
Many of our suburban towns have
more than two hostelries, and some of
them more than half a dozen. The
trouble never is to fill a hotel
in Southern California. The difficulty
is altogether in the way of supplying
the demand for lodging for the incom-
ing'crowds of tourists. AS straws to
show how the wind blows the follow
ing items from the Gazette are ap-
pended. Pasadenans are buying
much property in Anaheim.
"The-fact that Pasadena real-estate
spectators have decided that Ana
helm is good place to invest in, is
something we all ought to be thank
full for. 1t is the push, vim and sci
ence of these gentlemen that has
made Pasadena what it is, and the
application of these three virtues to
the far more promising location of
Anaheim will unquestionably result
in a wonderful transformation of af-
fairs in this bailiwick. We bid our
Pasadena confreres welcome"
"The contractors at work making
brick on Schindler's place west OF the
depot, have about completed the
building OF new kiln, which will be
burned Immediately. The orders for
brick are so heavy that it will be nec-
essary to manufacture another supply
when the two present kilns are ex-
hausted. Mr.. SCHNEIDER has very
large supply of log wood at the kiln,
and therefore the manufacture and
burning of brick will proceed without
delay"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
CHEAPEST ON THE MARKET
Qis ON COURT STREET BIZ
NteOU tween belmont and Lake Shor

ClHEAFH.Sl Wv HE I'VE ehA Il
0fsO-LoT ON COURT STREET, BE.
OfCU tween Belmont and Lake Shore
avenues.
S5OO-Lots in Cable Road Tract.
$5O0-Lots in South & Porter Tract.
$550-Lots on Tappan avenue.
$6O0-Lots in Williamson Tract.
$6OO-Lots in East Los Angeles on install
ments.
$65O-Housc and Lot in East Los Angeles.
$65O-Lot corner Bellevue and Tappan ave
$650-Lot in Brooklyn Heights.
$650-Lots in Montana Tract.
$750-Lot corner Michigan avenue, Boyle
/ Heights.
$IOOO-A fine large Lot in Brooklyn
Heights.
$IOOO-Lots on Also ave-, Boyle Heights.
$1O0O-Lot on Temple street.
$1000-Lot on Buena Vista street.
S1050-LOt corner Pico and Broadway.
$1200--Lot in Bliss Tract.
$I200-Lots on Water street, near Temple.
$1500-Lot on Temple street.
T1500-Lot on Maple street.
$160O-Lots on Angeleno Heights.
$160O-House and lot close to business
center.
$20OO-Lot in Bonnie Brae Track, Park
avenue.
$3OOO-Lot on Temple street, Park Tract.
$3OO0-Fine Residence, half block from
Downey avenue.
s3250-A beautiful Residence on Griffin
| avenue, a lovely home.
$50 u foot on DOwney avenue.
$50 Il foot on Third street.
$3.50 a foot on First Street.
2T15 Acres in Eagle Rock valley.
40 Acres, III miles from Compton.
100 Acres, miles from Florence.
400 Acres, close to CucamOngO.
$S5O-Lot corner Lemon and Pacific
Kiefer tract.
1900 each-Iots on Adams street, Urm-
| ston tract.
1915 n foot on Main street.
k.}5OO-IOtS on Washington street,
List your property with us and we will sell
it for you. E1CHHORN BROS,
236 North Main street, Baker Block.
ag12-1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
FINANCE AND TRADE.
A Review of the Days Transac-
tiOns.

NEW YORK, August 19.-The stock market
displayed considerable more animation to-
day, though it was entirely at the expense of
values, and the activity was confined prin-
cipally to four or five stocks. There was no
news to affect values, but rumors of finan-
cial troubles were industriously circulated,
which were seconded by special drives at
few stocks The chief feature was drop in
Manhattan of AZ per cent, about which con-
flicting stories were set aioat These lacked
confirmation and the stock recovered hand
somely, presumably upon the buying by in
siders. By some this was considered trick
to depress other stocks, and if so, it was en-
inently successful, as the entire market gave
away, Missouri-Pacifc, C. c. C. and l., New
England and Reading all being heavy losers.
The net result of the days operation is that
everything with few exceptions is lower
this evening, and Manhattan is down IA,
Colorado Coal, 13s; Peoria, Decatur and Ev-
ansvillle, 1; C. c. c. and l., and others
fractional amounts.
Government bonds-Dull and weak
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Financial.

NEW YORK, August 19.-Closing quotation
prices. Four per cent coupons, l26as; 412
coupons, 1887; Central Pacific, 377s; Denver
& Rio Grande, 1874; Louisville & Nashville,
Ss1s; Michigan Central, ST. oi,rdS Kansas ,as 4
Northern Pacific, 2S-; Preferred, o5-;
Northwestern 1855; oregon improvement,
44-; Oregon Navigation: 93la; Transcon-
tinental, 2614; Pacific Mail, 391s; Texas
Pacific, 2Sl4; Union Pacific, 56l4; United
States Express, 81; Wells, Fargo q Co., 2o'
Western Union, 1875.
New YORK, August 19.-Bar silver, 96H.
NEW YORK, August 19.-Noon Money, 4
to per cent.
New YORK, August 19.-Money on call,
easy, at 4ia(G6: last loan, u; closed, offered D.
Prime mercantile paper, 61agS12 per cent.
Sterling exchange-Dull, steady, at "a. 500
for go days, and ga SO for demand.
Boston, August 10. Closing prices; Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe,. =; Buriing-
ton, 135l3 Mexican Central, ll6-; Mexican
Central Bonds scrip, -; First Mortgage
Bonds, 71l4.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
NOTICE.

TT s. LAND OFFICE AT Los ANGELES,
u Cal, August IL, 1SS7-Complaint having
been entered at this Office by David Mulrein
against Ralph Smith for abandoning his
Homestead Entry No. 2O99, dated February
81, 1885, upon the NEl4 Of Section. 32,
Township On, Range Is w., $. b. NJ, in
Kern County, California, with view to the
cancellation of said entry, the said parties
office on the Goth day of December, 1887, at
10 O'Clock A. NJ, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandon
ment.
]. d. BETHUNE, Register.
|. II. POLK, Receiver.
aug 20-1mO.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Fourth and last, Santa Monica, Aug
What is silent,

Vail & Mcfarland doing adjoining Meadow
Park? Ask any of the real estate men? Take
advantage of this pointer for Il few days only.
Resident lots 1875; business lots 500. Moss
& Ward, l34 n Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
A Fine Investment.

Stock in the company organized to pur-
chase 1900 scres in the famous Lanker-
shin ranch in the San Fernando Valley
adjoining the high priced Providencia land.
Only $65 per acre to purchasers of stock.
See ads. or call on Byram & Poindexter, No.
81 West First street or Burch & Boal, 1876
West First street. tt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
" Ocean Spray" joins "Wave Crest.
ssSun Sct.,,

This has no reference to "Old Sol" but thu
Sun Set of the Wolfskill ranch. Sale of lot
begins Monday, August 10, room 10, owe
Los Angeles National Bank.
E. f. HALL, Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
YlHE UNIVERSITY BANK
OF Los Angeles
CAPITAL STOCK
100000

Loans from the capital stock on long time
will be made in the form of bonds secured
by first mortgage on real estate.
First-class interest bearing securities Of
fered for investment.
A general banking business transacted.
Exchange on New York, Boston, Chicago,
Kansas City and San Francisco.
X. NJ, WIDNEY President
GEO. l.. ARNOLD Cashier
GEO. SINSABAUGH Teller
DIREcToRs-R. NJ. widney, L. NJ. Ross, W.
II. Workman Mayor of Los Angeles city,,
d. o. Miltimore, c. NJ. Wells, F. A. Gibson,
A. FL. Judsou. aul9f
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
NOTICE.

IT S. LAND OFFICE, Los ANGELES,
u. Cal, August 2, 1sS7.-Complaint hav-
ing been entered at this Office by J. Frank
Chase against Joseph L. Robinson for aban-
doning his homestead entry No. l717, dated
10, township N, range ~ w, S. b. NJ, in
Los Angeles county, California, with view
to the cancellation of said entry, the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear at
the goth day of December, 1887, at 10
O'Clock A. M, to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged abandon
ment
Ag6-w5t /. H. POLK, Receiver
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
sun Set.

The Sun Set Boulevard, from Los Angeles
to Santa Monica, reaches its summit at Sun
Set, making fine driveway 100 feet wide
lined with double rows of shade trees. Sale
of town lots in Sun Set begins Monday morn
ing, August 10. Office, room 10, over Los
Angeles National Bank.
f. L. HALL, Secretary
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

Commands magnificent view Of the ocean.
San Pedro and the Cat lima Islands in the
distance, with long lines of white breakers
from Long Beach and Santa Monica. Every
lot is so situated that a fine view is had OF
the mountains and the ocean, Sale of lots
Monday Morning August 18th, room 16,
over Los Angeles National Bank building.
E.E. HALL, Sect'y,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
John Wieland rsreyying Go.

OF San Francisco received during 1886 first
medals and premiums for best Bottled
and "Draught Lager Beer at State Fair,
Sacramento, Mechanics Fair, San Francisco,
San Joaquin Fair, Stockton, and Sixth Dis.
triet Fair, Los Angeles This celebrated
lager is for sale at nearly all the leading
saloons of Los Angeles. Steinike Y Brun-
ing, 3D. North Alameda street, are the sole
Agents and Bottlers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Life Is SHIRT.

Life is largely what you make it. II you
invest in a lot In that grand old orchard and
winery place, the Hafen tract, Monday, Au-
gust 18th, the office of Arthur G. Newton,
lis West First street, you will add about Il
year to your life. Remember this is close to
the Kohler and Wolfssill tracts. Choice in
ALLEYS to each lot; all lots large and long.
You can never recall the chance you miss.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
New York Fruit Market.

NEW YORK, August 19.-Choice Bartlett
Pears from California are 81 per Dozen. Ma
tive pears are coming in slowly and are
poor. California Green Cages. Gros Prunes
and Yellow Egg Plums are SOLD at 80 cents
Dozen The best selected Peaches are still
those from California and 50@75 cents per
dozen. Best Delaware fruit is $3.50 and
x.} per basket
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
British Grain Trade.

LIVERPOOL, August ia leading weekly
grain circular says: 1.-THE heavy rains that
have fallen lately have retarded harvesting
and there is considerable portion of the crop
still in the sheaves. A steadicr feeling pre-
walls, indicating that the bottom has been
reached for the present at least. Foreign
wheats are at times dearer and cargoes are
firmly held. At to days market there was
fair attendance. Wheat was steady and
there was moderate business at Id advance.
Bombay, Calcutta and others are unchanged.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Concert.
Second-street Park, Sunday afternoon.

Is grand. The mountains and the sea vieing
with each other to please lovers of nature.
A good chance to invest. Sale of town lots
Monday, August 18th, 1887. Room 16, over
Los Angeles National Bank, up stairs. Z, +.
Hail. Secretary,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

The boom has struck u.s. Prices of lands
and town lots will soon be advanced. A
m otor road and tive railroads will soon run
through the ranch. Better get down there
right away.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
RrOad Acres.

Damlana Bittors makes the old young and
the weak ST tong and healthy. M. Levy Il
Co., Wholesale liquor dealers agents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

DOMESTIC.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 19.-No trading in
wheat and barley.
Corn-California large yellow, $l.2o-;
small yellow, $1.25-; white, $1.3O.
CHICAGO, August 19.-Wheat-Firm, at
close; cash, SO Lice; September, 90 lice
Corn-Steady; cash ,4Ol Sc; September, AIS.
Barley-Septembe 67c.
FOREIGN.
LIVERPOOL, August 19.- Wheat - Quiet
demand fair; holders offer freely California,
No. 1, 6s 5d(g7s Sd q GENITAL; red western
spring, Us ld(g6s 3D. red western winter, Us
2d(g6s 4d.
Corn-Firm steady: demand fair; new
mixed western, 4s 212d o. GENITAL.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Won Can't Wake n mistake

BY investing in few lots at Meadow Park
as the beautiful place adjoins Redond6
beach. Residence lots, $75, business lots
800; for short time only.
Moss & WARD,
134 North Main.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
To-day! To-Day!

The catalogue auction sale OF real estate
by the Southern California Land Company,
of Baker block, to-day at IL A..
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

As THESE SALES ARE INTENDED TIC
a be legitimate and bona-fide, establish
ing fair prices and keeping down ruinous
imitation, every care VIII be taken TO protect
purchasers from inside bidding and unfair
competition.
No. Lot o, Block 4, William
SON Tract, fronting so feet on Twelfth
street by 125 feet west of Pearl Terms
cash.
No. 3-Lot 22, Block 3. Urmsten
Tract, fronting so feet on Clinton avenue
by Is feet Terms, cash.
No. A Bentley & Crippen's
FOurth.street Tract. Lot 30, on the
corner of Fourth street where 1t intersects
with Fifth, 45x110, with small house.
No. Slot adjoining ON Fourth
street, 50x15O. Terms, onethird cash, bal
ance in $50 monthly payments.
No. 8-Lots o, 10 and 1 i'm Block
q, Thomas Tract, forming the corner
of Geary and Topeka streets, 12Ox12O, in
cluding two cottages costing $1,000 each
and rented. This property is one-half block
from First street and in front of the new
Freight and Passenger Depot. Topeka street
is held at from $3.50 to $3.50 per front foot,
cash. A choice location for large lodging
house. Terms, half cash.
No. 7-Five.acre Tract i'm the
New Main and Wilmington avenue Tract,
fronting ON Wilmington and Russ avenues.
No. S-Five-aere Tract adjoining
fronting on La Porte and Russ avenues.
Terms, cash.
No. 0-nOt 4, Block A, Gable
Road Tract, fronting 40 feet on Temple
street by 100 on MartZ street. Level and a
good location. Terms, cash.
No. 1O-LOt 1874 i'm M. L.. Wicks,
subdivision of Garbalino and Cooper tract,
fronting 4Ox140 on Sacramento street to
alley, near Santa Fe avenue.
For full particulars of the property offered
at this sale, see Catalogue on Friday morning.
au1 Std
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Family Concert.
Second street Park, Sunday afternoon.
SMnSef

Has two railroads; only 20 minutes ride from
Los Angeles, and 10 minutes to the ocean
Do not miss the sale of lots. Sale begin,
Monday morning. August 10Th. Room IL
over Los Angeles National Bank. f. E. Hall
Saprpfary
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
To-day! To-day!

The catalogue auction sale of real estate
by the Southern California Land Company,
of Baker block, to-day at IL A. NJ
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

NEW YORK, August 19.-Petroleum closed
steady. Opening prices, 60la; highest,
COS; lowest, .5s5s; closing at 59-. Sales,
1913, 800 barrels.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Grand Concert.
Second-street Park, Sunday afternoon.
The Palmyra.

The new hotel at Orange, "The Palmyra,
is now open for the reception of guests
C. 2. Culver, proprietor; j. J. Martin, man
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
All Eprpe Syndicate,

Employ Burlingame, the contractor, to i'm
prove their tracts. Burliugame is the boss
contractor, and don't you forget it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Sun Setnisin the

Thermal belt, above fog, and no frosts. 1t il
ten minutes ride to the ocean. Sale Mon
day, August 18th. Room 10, over Los An
geles National Bank, up stairs.
L. f. HALL, Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Broad Acres.

Only 800 acres of the famous Mcdonald
ranch left al from 800 to $3.50 per acre.
Two transcontinental lines of railroad sur
veying through the ranch.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
To-day! To-Day!

The catalogue auction sale OF real estate
by the Southern California Land Company,
of Baker block, to-day at IL A. NJ.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Horses.

Just arrived and for sale two carloads Of
fine horses at Leonards corral, owe street
between Sixth and Seventh.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
U,arre u,Ot DM
sam Set

Buena Vista. Big buy Sure to double soon
VERNON LAND Co., 16 $. Main,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

Call Early and Get Your Numbers
For choice cf lots in the Seitz tract, on sale
Monday next, August 22d, at A. NJ.
RUSSELL Cox & Co., 1872 West First street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

Don't miss the "Ocean Spray" at Santa
Monica. August 24th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Choice Lot

On Winston street, near the New Postoflce
VERNON LAND Co., 16 5. Main.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
The Exercises

OF the Sisters School, cor of Macy and Ala
media streets will be resumed on the frs
Monday of September ag3-1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

Family Concert.
Second-street Park Sunday after
noon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
A EeW Choice VilIn Lots,

One acre each, still left at Broadacres. 5000
each; 500 per month. No interest Your
last chance % N. Spring street
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

Hig hland Brand Condensed MIX
Is cream. Try it instead of cream on fruits
In tea, coffee or chocolate, equal to cream.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Pork.
Petroleum.

CHICAGO, August 19.-Easy; stronger, yeaI
$11.S5.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Second street Park.
Concert Sunday afternoon.

GIVE YOUR CHILDREN, for Coughs ant
Colds, Group, Whooping Cough and HOarse
ness, Gilmore's Magnetic Elixir. G.
Heinzcman, agent, Los Angeles
WHY WILL YOU SUFFER from Ague apt
Malaria when Gilmores Aromatic Wine vii
cure you.-C. +, Heinzeman, agent, Los An
geles.
Damiana Bitters regulate the stomach
Michel Levy 4 Co., wholesale liquor dealers
agents.
WE WARRANT Gilmore's Magnetic Fell,
to relieve the Asthma in one minute. c. F
Heinzeman, agent, Los Angeles
NERVE-LIFE AND VIGOR restored il
men and women by using Gilmores Aro
matte Wine. For sale by c. F. Heinzeman
agent, Los Angeles.
The Mexican remedy for diseases of the
kidneys and bladder is Damiana Bitters
Michel IaNY q Co Wholesale rntas.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
The Stock Market.
The Grain Markets.

Sierra Nevada assessed 25 cents.
Silver bars-Per cent. discount, 2534(g2612
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

Highland Bran d Con densed Milk.
This is absolutely pure milk; No sugar
No chemicals. For children it is unexcelled
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

Coal, Coke, Charcoal and Wood,
Wholesale and retail. Special rates for car
load lots, delivered to all points. Office:
Court street; telephone 33. Yard: Corner
Alameda and Jackson streets; telephone 3l5
WALTER s. MAXWELL,
Sole Agent for Wellington Coal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20
Ma. Il Il |..) E +: all |'A||| / X.
New Railroad Center !!
Junction Of the Two Great Railway Systems
The A., 7. & S. F.S Baona Road and the S. P R. R.
T VEL e TR AIMS DAILY
The Electric Railroad Now Building Florence, the East
Boundary of the Tract and the Central Avenue HOrseCar
Line, also Under Construction, will Run Near
the West Boundary
ONLY FIVE MILES FROM THE CITYPLAzA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS :

NJ E. A
C N
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

For full particulars of the property offere
at this sale, see Catalogue on Friday morning
al11 Std
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-20

We
Daily Water piped Every Graded
Sidewalks Rapid Advance in Values
You Want Anything Else?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-14
About Trotting Horses.

In conversation with our old friend,
Billy Downing. we collected the fol-
lowing interesting facts:
Three fastest horses in the world:
Maud S., J. |. G. and Harry Wilkes.
Their third dams were thoroughbred
race mares.
A horse to trot mile in 2:10 has to
go forty feet q second, twenty feet a
stride, two strides a second. Now to do
this he has to have plenty of thorough
bred blood in him to carry that clip up
full mile.
Twenty-Five years ago in a three
minute race they would trot first heat
2:50, next heat in three minutes. Now
in three minute race first heat is in
2:3O, second in 1926 The thorough.
bred crosses have made this difference.
In few years there will be horses
to trot mile in two minutes, but they
will be nearly thoroughbred to do it
They will have to have the trotting
cross to give them action, bone and
the level head, the thoroughbred to
give them the stride and staying quail
ties.
1t is said that Lady Moscow, Flora
Temple and Goldsmith Maid, all great
mares, had not single cross of tho
thoroug hbred race horse in them, and
not one of them ever produced colt
that could trot in 2:S0, and they had
from three to six colts each.-G allatin
Te1lneSseedn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-14
Interesting Experiment with Cotton.

A correspondent in Raleigh, N. c.,
tells of tho remarkable development of
the cotton plant by GRO ssing it with
the common okra, as related by Mr..
Oscar j. Spears, a prominent planter
of Hartnett County. N. c. Mr.. Spears
planted some cotton near okra three
years ago and used it's seed last season.
He found in his cotton-field one day
some remarkable plants. The leaves
were like those of the okra plant ard
not at all like the CO ton plant leaves.
These plants were carefully watched,
and at maturity it was found that the
cotton they produced was much finer
than the ordinary staple. 1t was
longer, it's length being in fact so
great that ordinary gins can not
handle it. The plant was also found
to be harder and thriftier than the
regular cotton. This season the seed
were again planted. and several acres
of the okra-cotton are growing vigor-
ously, to the great establishment of
people in all that section. More ex-
tensive experiments are to be made
upon the staple next month when the
cotton fully natures.